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Best of Tamil Nadu (Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram)

8 Days & 7 Nights

Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram

This thoughtfully curated tour takes you across Tamil Nadu’s most iconic destinations — from the vibrant streets of Chennai and the ancient shore temples of Mahabalipuram to the colonial elegance of Pondicherry. Dive deep into the architectural brilliance of the Chola dynasty at Thanjavur, witness the grandeur of Trichy’s hilltop and island temples, and feel the spiritual pulse of Madurai at the legendary Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Day 01 : Chennai Arrival

Welcome to Tamil Nadu! On arrival at Chennai airport, you will be welcomed and transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel. During the day, visit Fort St. George & Museum, San Thome Basilica, Kapaleeshwar Temple and evening is free to relax on Marina Beach. Stay overnight at Chennai

Day 02 : Mahabalipuram

After Breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram. Check in at hotel. Visit Shore temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and enjoy beach walk in the evening. Stay overnight at Mahabalipuram.

Day 03 : Pondicherry

After Breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Visit Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville & Matrimandir viewpoint and then enjoy Sunset at Rock Beach. Stay overnight at Pondicherry.

Day 04 : Tanjore

After Breakfast, drive to Tanjore visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. Reach Tanjore, check in at hotel. Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO site), Saraswathi Mahal Library and Thanjavur Palace. Stay overnight at Tanjore.

Day 05 : Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai

Early Breakfast, drive to Madurai visiting Trichy on the way. In Trichy, visit Rockfort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam. Continue driving to Madurai. Check in at hotel. Evening temple view from Outside. Stay overnight at Madurai.

 

Day 06 : Madurai

After Breakfast, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum and then evening visit to temple for ceremony. Stay overnight at Madurai.

Day 07 : Rameshwaram

After Breakfast, drive to Rameshwaram. Check in at hotel. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple (22 sacred wells), Agni Theertham (sea rituals), Pamban Bridge views  and Dhanushkodi (ghost town & dramatic coastline). Stay overnight at Rameshwaram. 

Day 08 : Madurai - Departure

After Breakfast, drive to Madurai airport for your flight back home. THE TOUR ENDS

Inclusion Exclusion
  • Stay in well appointed room at above proposed hotels.

  • Breakfast and Dinner during your stay at proposed hotels.

  • An Air-conditioned ‘Sedan/ SUV' Car for all ground transfers and sightseeing tours

  • Fuel charges, toll taxes, parking charges, state taxes and driver’s lodging/boarding charges

  • All applicable taxes.

  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, beverages.

  • Extra meals (i.e. Lunch).

  • Entrance to the monuments.

  • Flight/ Train tickets

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